This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SONS as a word: One's male offspring; A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
SONS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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